The US and China are locked in a race to the lead the world in robotics and artificial intelligence.

West Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to those who want to make and export illicit drugs.

West Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to those who want to make and export illicit drugs.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi moved closer on July 29 to adopting a sharp temporary cut in Japan’s food sales tax, turning cost-of-living relief into the next major political test for her government as markets remained uneasy over the weak yen, rising bond yields and the administration’s expansionary fiscal agenda. (News On Japan)

Tokyo stocks diverged sharply on July 29, with the Nikkei 225 closing at 61,434.19, down 930.73 points, or 1.49%, as selling in artificial intelligence and semiconductor-related heavyweights continued, while the broader TOPIX rose as investors bought back banks, domestic-demand shares and selected value stocks. (News On Japan)

Departing from tradition, Wimbledon shed its restraint to target new audiences in cricket-crazy India.

The 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old boy from a beach in Santa Cruz, California after the boy had been swept offshore.

The powerful earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on July 28 was caused by essentially the same mechanism as the devastating earthquakes that hit the region 10 years ago, according to a leading seismologist, who warned residents to prepare for strong aftershocks and take precautions against heatstroke even during the night. (News On Japan)

Sulemana Abdul Samed, who was diagnosed with gigantism several years ago, has died at the age of 33.

Sulemana Abdul Samed, who was diagnosed with gigantism several years ago, has died at the age of 33.

It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.

It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.

Japan is reeling from a major 7.1 earthquake that hit Kyushu island. Here is what we know so far.

Uefa and Prime Minister Andy Burnham criticise proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.

European football's governing body Uefa reacts furiously to proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.

Video shows locations across the region where a strong earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island on 28 July.

Roberto Mancini is appointed Italy manager for a second time - just a day after Andrea Pirlo rules himself out of the running for the job and technical director Paolo Maldini resigns.

Roberto Mancini is appointed Italy manager for a second time - just a day after Andrea Pirlo rules himself out of the running for the job and technical director Paolo Maldini resigns.

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the vessel fired 17 shots as he was giving a BBC interview.

Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires.